The Gospel should be defined and understood throughthe entire story of the Bible, not just a few verse. Oftenthis is termed the meta-narrative of Scripture.

In recent times it has become popular to reduce theGospel to a short presentation one shares face-to-face.While this kind of Gospel definition is helpful forevangelism, it does not give a complete picture ofGod’s work in redeeming creation for His glory.

Rev 5:9 “They were singing a new song: ‘You areworthy to take the scroll and to open its sealsbecause you were killed, and at the cost of yourown blood you have purchased for God personsfrom every tribe, language, people, and nation.’”

Martin of Tours (316–96)—patron saint of France,preached to the Burgundians (East Germanic Tribe).

Patrick of Ireland (389–461)—captured at 16 yearsand taken from Britain to Ireland. Tended sheep 6 years,escaped but determined to return with the gospel. Studied inFrance. Established monasteries in Ireland.